Thought I would share an article that just came out today in TETYC. They have allowed free access to it. To view the article, title posted below, go to:
http://wwwncte.org/library
Cheers! spc
Toward a Pedagogy of Linguistic Diversity:
Understanding African American Linguistic
Practices and Programmatic Learning Goals
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Rhetoric & Writing Studies/First Year Writing Position
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor of English – Rhetoric and Writing Studies/First Year Writing.
Major Responsibilities: Support First-Year Writing and Developmental Writing Programs; teach within Rhetoric and Writing Studies undergraduate major and English graduate programs; engage in research; provide university service.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies or closely related area (e.g., composition studies, professional communication); a record of research and successful college teaching, including rhetoric and writing studies courses; involvement with teacher mentoring; experience with digital technologies.
Desirable: Interest in curriculum development, diversity, community writing, collaborative projects and grants, community outreach, new media.
The University: Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university with an enrollment of 25,000. WMU is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing its growing graduate diversion and fostering significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of American colleges and universities includes WMU as one of the nation’s top-100 public universities.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must visit WMU’s Human Resources site at http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html to apply and submit:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)
Send materials that cannot be submitted electronically to: Dr. Jonathan Bush, Chair, Department of English, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331.
Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Assistant Professor of English – Rhetoric and Writing Studies/First Year Writing.
Major Responsibilities: Support First-Year Writing and Developmental Writing Programs; teach within Rhetoric and Writing Studies undergraduate major and English graduate programs; engage in research; provide university service.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies or closely related area (e.g., composition studies, professional communication); a record of research and successful college teaching, including rhetoric and writing studies courses; involvement with teacher mentoring; experience with digital technologies.
Desirable: Interest in curriculum development, diversity, community writing, collaborative projects and grants, community outreach, new media.
The University: Western Michigan University is a dynamic, student-centered research university with an enrollment of 25,000. WMU is focused on delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction, advancing its growing graduate diversion and fostering significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching places WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of American colleges and universities includes WMU as one of the nation’s top-100 public universities.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must visit WMU’s Human Resources site at http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.html to apply and submit:
• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Summary of teaching evaluations (if available)
Send materials that cannot be submitted electronically to: Dr. Jonathan Bush, Chair, Department of English, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5331.
Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
"Intergrating Comics into English Studies Courses"
Hi Gang--
Please see the attached flyer announcing Dr. Gwen Tarbox's upcoming workshop on teaching comics in English Studies Courses, to be held Friday, March 16, 2012 in Brown 2037 from 1-3 p.m. This workshop promises to be especially useful as graphic selections increasingly make their way into the anthologies we use in any number of courses.
All are encouraged to attend.
Jon
Department of English
Workshop for
Faculty and Graduate Instructors
March 16, 2012
1:00-3:00 pm
2037 Brown Hall
“Integrating Comics into English Studies Courses”
Dr. Gwen Athene Tarbox
Interested in adding a graphic novel to one of your English Studies courses? This workshop will address the following topics:
• Developing a basic theoretical and pedagogical grounding in comics studies
• Selecting comics texts that work well in English Studies courses
• Creating comics-centered assignments
Please see the attached flyer announcing Dr. Gwen Tarbox's upcoming workshop on teaching comics in English Studies Courses, to be held Friday, March 16, 2012 in Brown 2037 from 1-3 p.m. This workshop promises to be especially useful as graphic selections increasingly make their way into the anthologies we use in any number of courses.
All are encouraged to attend.
Jon
Department of English
Workshop for
Faculty and Graduate Instructors
March 16, 2012
1:00-3:00 pm
2037 Brown Hall
“Integrating Comics into English Studies Courses”
Dr. Gwen Athene Tarbox
Interested in adding a graphic novel to one of your English Studies courses? This workshop will address the following topics:
• Developing a basic theoretical and pedagogical grounding in comics studies
• Selecting comics texts that work well in English Studies courses
• Creating comics-centered assignments
Friday, March 2, 2012
Ph.D. student Brandon Jennings recent publications
Please join me and congratulate Brandon Jennings on his recent list of publications.
"Operation Toe Breaker" published November 1st, 2011
"Boots" published December 1st, 2011
"Paul Maidman~Banana Man" R.kv.r.y published January 2012
Interview by Dustin Hoffman, in r.kv.r.y February 2012
For more detailed information please visit the following sites:
http://monkeybicycle.net/boot/
http://www.rkvry.com/essays/314-brandon-jennings
http://rkvry.com/blog
Congratulations Brandon !
"Operation Toe Breaker" published November 1st, 2011
"Boots" published December 1st, 2011
"Paul Maidman~Banana Man" R.kv.r.y published January 2012
Interview by Dustin Hoffman, in r.kv.r.y February 2012
For more detailed information please visit the following sites:
http://monkeybicycle.net/boot/
http://www.rkvry.com/essays/314-brandon-jennings
http://rkvry.com/blog
Congratulations Brandon !
Witschi, Playwrights Highlighted by WMU
Check out these sites to see all the news !
http://www.wmich.edu/cas/alumni/wordpress/?s=playwriting
http://www.wmich.edu/cas/alumni/wordpress/2012/02/witschi-book-named-outstanding-academic-title-by-choice/
http://www.wmich.edu/cas/alumni/wordpress/?s=playwriting
http://www.wmich.edu/cas/alumni/wordpress/2012/02/witschi-book-named-outstanding-academic-title-by-choice/
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